Based on a lot of comments I feel pretty fortunate. I had my RP last Tuesday. When I started to wake up the pain was excruciating. With pain meds it subsided quickly. I had an overnight in the hospital that went well. My bed felt like cardboard so they gave me a recliner which was wonderful. They woke me up every hour to check my vitals and every two hours to get up and walk. They had to slow me down. Since then, the pain have been minimal, using only Tylenol for pain. My urine was so what red at first, then darker brown, light brown and normal. They told me much of the color was due to elimination of IV fluids. The day after I had a slight sexual tingling, and a little stronger on Friday. Insomnia has been the toughest hurdle. I’ve had slight drainage, first blood and then a little urine, at the tip of the penis. They told me it is normal. Has gotten less everyday. Only discomfort now is a tickle in my penis and some discomfort in my perenium area. I’m back on a full diet but eat small and slow amounts until my intestines return to normal. As far as constipation, the first few days it was terrible. Milk of Magnesia did not help. When I felt close to a bowel movement and avoiding pushing, I actually did quick short kegels, and than a couple where I “held it”. It really worked. The catheter comes out Thursday, and I’m hoping for a favorable pathology report.
I hope this wasn’t too long. Health and happiness to all in our fraternity.